| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| endoergic | of a reaction, absorbing energy |
| poisons | An additive or impurity in a nuclear reactor that slows a reaction by absorbing neutrons |
| exergonic | (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy |
| liberating | Release (gas, energy, etc.) as a result of chemical reaction or physical decomposition |
| exergonic | of a biochemical reaction, accompanied by the release of energy and therefore capable of proceeding spontaneously |
| reactor | An apparatus or structure in which fissile material can be made to undergo a controlled, self-sustaining nuclear reaction with the consequent release of energy |
